Web Sitings

The Reader

Fall 2005 Page 12

Web Sitings - West Nile, Katrina, and Living in Anxious Times

West Nile Virus

The SCC Library West Nile Virus Information Resources Guide will help you locate reliable websites and periodical articles on symptoms, treatment, pesticides, and spraying. Please share this page with your students.

Hurricane Katrina

The Librarians Index to the Internet has compiled an up-to-date and comprehensive set of links on all aspects of Hurricane Katrina, from aid and charities to the impact on libraries. LII employs librarians who hand-pick and abstract the websites in its database.

Anxious Times

Managing Anxiety in Times of Crisis Advice on coping with fear and anxiety related to disasters, war, and terrorism. Includes parent and teacher guides. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Information on Coping with Traumatic Events Information on reactions and disorders related to crises, including the September 11, the Oklahoma City bombing, wars in the Middle East, and natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina. National Institute of Mental Health.

Healthy Minds Healthy Lives. Advice and links on college mental health, including anxiety, depression, substance use and eating disorders, as well as information about coping with storm related disasters and the emotional effects of trauma caused by destruction and loss of life. American Psychiatric Association.

Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) Provides descriptions and treatment for generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Do you have a list of web links of interest to the campus community? Feature it here! Contact Mary Ann Robinson (558-2377, robinsm@scc.losrios.edu).